No nonessential outdoor water use from 9 am to 5 pm. in the City of Gardner triggered by low streamflow. The Chair Man and Chair Lady did a “Deep Dive” to explain the Water Management Policies in Massachusetts. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Low Streamflow Values Trigger Water RestrictionsContinue Reading
Continued Again…ZBA fails to reach resolution of 163-165 Pine Street The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals met on July 28, 2025. Attorney Christine Tree made a lengthy presentation on behalf of Jonathan Bombaci concerning 163-165 Pine Street in Gardner. The matter has been before the ZBA for many, many months.Continue Reading
12th Annual Greater Gardner National Night Out is Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 5:30 to 8pm at Gardner High School in Gardner MA. FREE Admission. FREE Food. 12th Annual Greater Gardner National Night Out Coming up August 7th DATE AND LOCATION: The 12th Annual Greater Gardner National Night Out willContinue Reading
Editorial: Findings of the Fiscal 6 Project About Gardner MA Listen to a commentary on any device, CLICK PLAY. So what did we discover which has set Gardner apart and for which we can accurately give Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, the Gardner Team, the Gardner City Council, the Gardner SchoolContinue Reading
A “Hot” Hotline Radio Show on WGAW for Saturday July 26, 2025 As usual, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke with host Steve Wendell. Nicholson informed the audience that the Greenwood Pool Sunday openings have been successful and will continue through the first 2 Sundays in August as well. Other mattersContinue Reading
Two officials from the Town of Hubbardston explain Hub Connect and the Sandpit Overlay District Project. Town of Hubbardston website, CLICK HERE. The Hubbardston Interview – with Nathan Boudreau and Leeanne Moses Gardner Magazine spoke with Hubbardston Town Administrator Nathan Boudreau and Administrative Coordinator Leeanne Moses on July 23, 2025Continue Reading
Gardner Magazine releases original song “Doggy in a Woggy” Dog owners understand that our canine friends become part of the family. This original song is about the joy of owning a dog. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. From the song: “He’s a doggy in a woggy, with a bigContinue Reading
A busy Hotline Radio Show on WGAW – July 19, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was featured in an extended segment at the beginning of the program. Nicholson had just left the Junior Police Academy graduation which this year hadContinue Reading
Mud Pit is GONE– Dog Park Looking Great Gardner’s DPW Crew spent a couple days at the Gardner Dog Park at Pulaski and the results speak for themselves. The drainage project was done in 2 phases with the other side of the park being done more than a year ago.Continue Reading
Gardner MA has great weather for Food Truck Festival Food Trucks serving a wide variety of food and desserts were on hand on Pleasant Street and City Hall Avenue on July 12, 2025. Besides the food, beverages were served ,various vendors sold their wares, and various organizations were represented. OneContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Debuts Fictional Radio Play “The Story of the Flake and Evil Dr. Mayo” On the WGAW Hotline Radio Show of 7-12-25, there was a debut of the Radio Play “Our Lady the Flake and Evil Dr. Mayo”, along with a commentary by Werner Poegel. The Radio Play isContinue Reading
Mosquitos in for the “Fight of July” as Spraying Gets Underway in Greater Gardner Area In a letter sent to the City of Gardner, the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project announced that its personnel will be tentatively be in Gardner on July 10, 17, 24, and 31. See image ofContinue Reading
Gardner City Council Moves Various Matters Forward At the Gardner City Council meeting of July 7, 2025, the Council approved the new position of Youth Center Director. The request of the Gardner CAC to build a kitchen at the Waterford Community Center was approved, and Councilor Brad Heglin gave aContinue Reading
Happy 4th of July On this Independence Day 2025, Gardner Magazine wishes you all a very Happy 4th of July as we celebrate our nation’s 249th. July 4, 1776 to July 4, 2025 In 2026, there will be a big celebration of our 250th.Continue Reading
Fiscal 6 – The Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Fiscal 6 is the 6th Fiscal Year Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has been in office and that started on July 1, 2025. We spoke with the Mayor about various needs and issues, and how things have changed over the lastContinue Reading
Commentary – Petty Gripes Listen to the commentary on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Wide Variety of Topics on WGAW Hotline Radio Show – Saturday June 28, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY In hour 1: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was the first guest on the show and updated residents about the Greenwood Pool and Splash Park and demoContinue Reading
Here’s what happened: At the intersection of Temple and Elm Street in Gardner, a Gardner City employee was up in the air in the bucket of a bucket truck repairing a flashing light. Then, an 18 wheel tractor- trailer truck clipped the bucket of the truck. This apparently caused theContinue Reading
A Busy Hotline Radio Show on WGAW Listen to the entire show on any device. CLICK PLAY. The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of June 21, 2025 featured an ABC Report on the Karen Read trial and not guilty verdict. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke about the June 21st Gardner Festival,Continue Reading
Greater Gardner Relay for Life Highlight of WGAW Hotline Radio The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of June 14, 2025 featured the Relay for Life opening ceremonies. Listen to the complete program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Segments of the show: Mayor Nicholson Update –Mayor Michael Nicholson Update —- Greater GardnerContinue Reading
“I’ve got my eyes, got my eyes, on a big burger and fries, I don’t want a fast food surprise, just a big burger and fries.” Gardner Magazine Releases a very fun and funky original song “Burger and Fries” Listen to the song on any device, CLICK PLAY. A realContinue Reading
More Budget Scrutiny by Finance Committee Leading to Monday Council Meeting The Finance Committee of the Gardner City Council met on June 12, 2025 to further review budget matters and ask additional questions of Department Heads. The committee recommended the Council approve the Capital Improvement Plan. Upon various reviews, variousContinue Reading
Hotline Radio is a Saturday interview program on Gardner’s WGAW Radio heard Saturdays noon to 2pm on AM 1340, 98.1FM, and streaming worldwide. To be a Hotline Hero and get your non-profit featured on the show, call host Steve Wendell at (978) 632-1340 Gardner Magazine Honors Long-Running “Hotline Radio” withContinue Reading
The Greater Gardner Relay for Life is Friday June 13th and Saturday June 14th. Theme of 2025 is “Journey of Hope”. Greater Gardner Relay for Life is Friday June 13th Weather Outlook: Friday June 13th looks like a very nice day with clouds and sunshine and a high of 76.Continue Reading
Levi-Heywood Memorial Library to Kick Off Summer Reading Events The Levi-Heywood Memorial Library is kicking off its Summer Reading Program at Wednesday, June 25th. To view any of the images in this article in a larger view, just click on the image. Gardner Magazine also has a “Deep Dive” podcastContinue Reading
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